Children on The Great Gatsby float including, at left, Alex Vasut, 10, Miles Lebouf, 12, Noa Seigel, 9, and Sara Gabriel, 10, throw beads along the Seawall during the Mardi Gras Children's Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. less

Children on The Great Gatsby float including, at left, Alex Vasut, 10, Miles Lebouf, 12, Noa Seigel, 9, and Sara Gabriel, 10, throw beads along the Seawall during the Mardi Gras Children's Parade, one of many ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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Children on The Great Gatsby float including, at left, Noa Seigel, 9, Sara Gabriel, 10, Miles Lebouf, 12, and Austin Gabriel, 9, throw beads along the Seawall during the Mardi Gras Children's Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. less

Children on The Great Gatsby float including, at left, Noa Seigel, 9, Sara Gabriel, 10, Miles Lebouf, 12, and Austin Gabriel, 9, throw beads along the Seawall during the Mardi Gras Children's Parade, one of ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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Casandra Plata, 7, and the Scroggin's Elementary Toe-Tappers perform along the Seawall during the Mardi Gras Children's Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. less

Casandra Plata, 7, and the Scroggin's Elementary Toe-Tappers perform along the Seawall during the Mardi Gras Children's Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, ... more

Children shout for beads along the Seawall during the Mardi Gras Children's Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston.

Children shout for beads along the Seawall during the Mardi Gras Children's Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston.

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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The George Ball High School Marching Band performs along the Seawall during the Mardi Gras Children's Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston.

The George Ball High School Marching Band performs along the Seawall during the Mardi Gras Children's Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston.

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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Daisy Rosales, 10, center and the Scroggin's Elementary Toe-Tappers perform along the Seawall during the Mardi Gras Children's Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. less

Daisy Rosales, 10, center and the Scroggin's Elementary Toe-Tappers perform along the Seawall during the Mardi Gras Children's Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March ... more

Daisy Rosales, 10, center and the Scroggin's Elementary Toe-Tappers perform along the Seawall during the Mardi Gras Children's Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. less

Daisy Rosales, 10, center and the Scroggin's Elementary Toe-Tappers perform along the Seawall during the Mardi Gras Children's Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March ... more

Jacqueline Rice, 7, of Houston throws beads as hundreds of pets and their owners paraded down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. The Galveston Island Humane Society began the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade in 1998 as a way to involve the community in the spirit of Mardi Gras and feature their family pets. less

Jacqueline Rice, 7, of Houston throws beads as hundreds of pets and their owners paraded down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities ... more

Emmett the pot bellied pig, rode in a decorated wagon as hundreds of pets and their owners paraded down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. The Galveston Island Humane Society began the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade in 1998 as a way to involve the community in the spirit of Mardi Gras and feature their family pets. less

Emmett the pot bellied pig, rode in a decorated wagon as hundreds of pets and their owners paraded down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston ... more

Great dane, Gunner, gets ready to parade down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. The Galveston Island Humane Society began the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade in 1998 as a way to involve the community in the spirit of Mardi Gras and feature their family pets. less

Great dane, Gunner, gets ready to parade down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. The ... more

Great danes, Gunner, left and Brooklyn get close as hundreds of pets and their owners paraded down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. The Galveston Island Humane Society began the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade in 1998 as a way to involve the community in the spirit of Mardi Gras and feature their family pets. less

Great danes, Gunner, left and Brooklyn get close as hundreds of pets and their owners paraded down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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"I've got on 30-pounds of beads," Liz Beaulieu, 92, said while watching hundreds of pets and their owners parade down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. The Galveston Island Humane Society began the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade in 1998 as a way to involve the community in the spirit of Mardi Gras and feature their family pets. less

"I've got on 30-pounds of beads," Liz Beaulieu, 92, said while watching hundreds of pets and their owners parade down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi ... more

"I've got on 30-pounds of beads," Liz Beaulieu, 92, said while watching hundreds of pets and their owners parade down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. The Galveston Island Humane Society began the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade in 1998 as a way to involve the community in the spirit of Mardi Gras and feature their family pets. less

"I've got on 30-pounds of beads," Liz Beaulieu, 92, said while watching hundreds of pets and their owners parade down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi ... more

Held by her owner, Cindy Martinez, Molly the Chihuahua wears her beads while watching the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. The Galveston Island Humane Society began the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade in 1998 as a way to involve the community in the spirit of Mardi Gras and feature their family pets. less

Held by her owner, Cindy Martinez, Molly the Chihuahua wears her beads while watching the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in ... more

Hundreds of pets and their owners participated parading down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. The Galveston Island Humane Society began the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade in 1998 as a way to involve the community in the spirit of Mardi Gras and feature their family pets. less

Hundreds of pets and their owners participated parading down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in ... more

Hundreds of pets and their owners participated parading down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. The Galveston Island Humane Society began the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade in 1998 as a way to involve the community in the spirit of Mardi Gras and feature their family pets. less

Hundreds of pets and their owners participated parading down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in ... more

Oliver the Dachshund wears festive colors as she and hundreds of pets and their owners paraded down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. The Galveston Island Humane Society began the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade in 1998 as a way to involve the community in the spirit of Mardi Gras and feature their family pets. less

Oliver the Dachshund wears festive colors as she and hundreds of pets and their owners paraded down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston ... more

Pugs, named Baby, left and Pugsley, right, prepare to get pulled in a wagon by their owner, Roy Smith as hundreds of pets and their owners paraded down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. The Galveston Island Humane Society began the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade in 1998 as a way to involve the community in the spirit of Mardi Gras and feature their family pets. less

Pugs, named Baby, left and Pugsley, right, prepare to get pulled in a wagon by their owner, Roy Smith as hundreds of pets and their owners paraded down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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At left, Jordan Davis, 8, Elena Foulks, 9, her dog Salty and Luna Paessler, 4, prepared to throw beads as hundreds of pets and their owners paraded down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. The Galveston Island Humane Society began the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade in 1998 as a way to involve the community in the spirit of Mardi Gras and feature their family pets. less

At left, Jordan Davis, 8, Elena Foulks, 9, her dog Salty and Luna Paessler, 4, prepared to throw beads as hundreds of pets and their owners paraded down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, ... more

Jimi Hummel, with the Houston Area Ferret Association and a ferret named Skippy joined hundreds of pets and their owners as they paraded down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. The Galveston Island Humane Society began the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade in 1998 as a way to involve the community in the spirit of Mardi Gras and feature their family pets. less

Jimi Hummel, with the Houston Area Ferret Association and a ferret named Skippy joined hundreds of pets and their owners as they paraded down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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A dog named "D" barks next to a stand of beads as hundreds of owners and their pets paraded down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Galveston. The Galveston Island Humane Society began the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade in 1998 as a way to involve the community in the spirit of Mardi Gras and feature their family pets. less

A dog named "D" barks next to a stand of beads as hundreds of owners and their pets paraded down the Seawall during the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, one of many parades during Mardi Gras! Galveston ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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